others for next October's 2015 Africa Cup of Nations two legged
qualifying game against Sudan.
The players include former junior international, Raheem Lawal,
China-based striker, Aaron Samuel, Reading of England's Hope Akpan,
Austria-based forward, Sunday Emmanuel and a relatively unknown Anyora
Ugonna, who plays in Norway.
Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, who missed the games against Congo and
South Africa due to family issues, is also back in the team and
Babatunde Michael, who impressed at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil also
made the list.
African Champions, Nigeria is under pressure and must win both matches
against Sudan next month to have any realistic chance of qualifying
for the Cup of Nations scheduled for Morocco next year.
Both teams will clash in Khartoum on Saturday, October 11 and play the
second leg four days later at the National Stadium, Abuja.
THE FULL LIST:
Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Austin Ejide (Hapoel
Be'erSheva, Israel); Chigozie Agbim (Gombe United)
Defenders: Elderson Echiejile (Monaco FC, France); Juwon Oshaniwa
(Ashdod FC, Israel); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Godfrey
Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves,
Nigeria); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough, England)
Midfielders: John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Ogenyi Onazi (SS
Lazio, Italy); Nosa Igiebor (Maccabi FC, Israel); Omatsone Aluko (Hull
City, England); Hope Akpan (Reading FC, England); Raheem Lawal
(Eskisehirspor FC, Turkey); Anyora Ugonna (Haugesund FC, Norway)
Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike
(Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves, Nigeria);
Osaguona Ighodaro (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Victor Moses (Stoke City,
England); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R & F, China); Aaron Samuel (SV
ScholzGrodig, Austria); Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine)
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